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Trump Weighs Call for Capital Gains Tax Cuts as Midterm Boost

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday in an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow that Trump wants to offer voters more incentives to back Republicans in November's election.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday in an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow that Trump wants to offer voters more incentives to back Republicans in November's election.

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Why it matters

A potential call by a former president for capital gains tax cuts ahead of midterm elections is notable political and economic news but lacks immediate regulatory or market impact, making it relevant but not highly significant for credit-market professionals.

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